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Modern-day stresses affect our mental health — but how are they impacting our brain chemistry? An emerging area of research argues that, if unaddressed, deteriorating brain health could diminish economic productivity, social cohesion, and overall happiness. This episode digs into the idea of “brain capital”: a framework that addresses intersections between brain health and other areas of public policy.

By Diego A Golombek, Laura Booi, Dominic Campbell, Walter D. Dawson, Harris Eyre, Brian Lawlor and Agustín Ibañez 

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Researchers present a new brain health model that focuses on optimizing brain health in young adults through a combination of education, knowledge, and skills.

There is a growing global movement among economic, public policy and academic communities questioning the appropriateness of gross domestic product (GDP), and specifically its growth, as an indicator of progress. Despite the broad range of indices and dashboards that have been developed to challenge it, GDP remains entrenched as the essential indicator of national prosperity, despite its purpose being to measure the size and performance of the economy.